Secretary Salary in Australia

AU$52,778
per year
per hour
AU$26.71
per hour
per year

Secretary - Average Salary

The average salary for a Secretary is AU$52,778 per year (AU$26.71 per hour), which is AU$17,110 (-24%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Secretary can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,424. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,439.
AU$42,424
Low
AU$52,778
Average salary
AU$80,439
High
AU$21.47
Low
AU$26.71
Average salary
AU$40.70
High

Secretary Salary Range

Low
AU$42,424
Average salary
AU$52,778
Senior
AU$65,702
High
AU$80,439
Low
AU$21.47
Average salary
AU$26.71
Senior
AU$33.25
High
AU$40.70
Among Secretaries, Early Career Secretaries tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Secretaries enjoy the highest salaries.

Secretary - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior SecretaryAU$65K/year
+24% 
Early Career SecretaryAU$43K/year
 -19%

Secretary - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Secretary with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,650 per year. A mid career Secretary with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$50,100, while a Senior Secretary with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$65,700. Secretaries with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$73,400 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Secretary in Australia

Late Career▲ +39%
Senior▲ +24%
Average SalaryAU$52,778/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -17%

Gender Breakdown

Female
97%
Male
3%

Secretary - Jobs by Location

Secretary - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Secretary job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Secretary

How much does a Secretary make in Australia?
A Secretary in Australia earns an average of AU$52,778 gross per year, which is about AU$26.71 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Secretary updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Secretary in Australia?
The starting salary of a Secretary in Australia is around AU$42,424 gross per year. Early Career Secretaries usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Secretary in Australia?
The highest salary of a Secretary in Australia can reach and exceed AU$80,439 gross per year. Senior Secretaries usually have the highest salaries.
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